as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
her grandparents' constant doting made her feel especially loved
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as in valued
to hold dear
patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it
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as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
a husband who loves his wife more than anything
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as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
I love playing Frisbee in the summer rain
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as in caressed
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the baby responded to my caresses and kisses by loving me right back
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loved
Verb
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Her Norma’s eager desire to entertain and be adored, in stark contrast to the modern-noir staging, becomes a clear sign of her derangement.—
Oussama Zahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
These convolutions come across as brand management to the point of wish fulfillment; did a Fleischer Studios executive give the note that under no circumstances must the musical imply that Betty Boop is anything else than universally adored?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once opened, coffee loses flavor after two weeks and is best enjoyed within six months.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Algae blooms are a huge and growing problem for Wisconsin's beloved waters.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Deadline can reveal a first clip for the film mixing family home videos, archival footage and contemporary interviews piecing together what happened to her father and his beloved country of Libya.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC News,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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DeJean says his favorite pizza is the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast pizza.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet, for Howe, the image below will be cherished forever.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, several parents testified in support of the bill, telling lawmakers about their precious daughters.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s no sense in saving (and potentially forgetting about) this precious cut.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Loved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loved. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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